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Providing benefits to spouses of police, first responders who died by suicide is right step

Helping families that are left picking up the pieces isn’t too much to ask, and it isn’t expensive. It’s also important to invest in programs to prevent these tragedies.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 28, 2022

Jackson, Pfleger sound alarm on curbing gun violence in the city: ‘All of us have to be part of this’

After Chicago’s most violent weekend of 2022, Rev. Michael Pfleger said he hopes it will be a wake-up call before summer. “What are we doing before we need to call 911?” he asked.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 28, 2022

Parents protest school budget cuts as CPS CEO defends against ‘incomplete’ claims

About 150 parents with several community groups rallied outside CPS’ Loop headquarters Wednesday ahead of the monthly Board of Education meeting to decry budget cuts at their schools.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 27, 2022

When a restaurant’s success runs in the family

Parental knowledge and expertise are lifelong keepsakes that guide and soothe in challenging times. No one knows this better than local restaurateurs. Let’s support them.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 27, 2022

Family of woman believed murdered blasts judge after not-guilty verdict

Authorities said 65-year-old Daisy Hayes was murdered in 2018 at her Woodlawn apartment by her ex-boyfriend, who carried her body away in a suitcase — but Judge Diana Kenworthy acquitted him last week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 27, 2022

Illinois Democrats bidding to become early presidential vote state

Illinois Democrats will make the case to the Democratic National Committee that Illinois should be among the states with the first presidential primary votes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 26, 2022

Clouted pot firm makes another run at Rainforest Cafe site

PTS had sought to move its Consume dispensary from 6428 N. Milwaukee Ave. to 605 N. Clark St. Yet the plan was doomed by state law, so the firm is now partnering with a social equity firm in attempt to open at the former tourist attraction.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 26, 2022

Afternoon Edition: April 26, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 26, 2022

Archdiocese of Chicago settles sex abuse claim against the Rev. George Clements: lawyer

Clements, who died in 2019, was a pastor at Holy Angels and also marched with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 26, 2022

Sweet and multi-sensorial

A visit to Ferrara Candy Company’s headquarters in the Old Post Office.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 26, 2022